Canadian Solar

Established in 2001, Canadian Solar has grown to become one of the leading companies in the solar PV panel market. Originating in Canada, Canadian Solar has distributed more than 20GW of modules to over 90 countries across the globe. Canadian Solar exhibit an unparalleled commitment to supplying customers with the best quality and price performance solar panels available.

One of the top three largest solar companies in the world, Canadian Solar employs over 8,900 people across 24 countries. With state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Canada, China and Vietnam, Canadian Solar has shipped an incredible 70 million PV modules.

Canadian Solar’s three state-of-the-art PV research centres are run by more than 250 scientists, engineers and technician, with a R&D investment of over 600 million USD. A recognised innovator, Canadian Solar boasts more than 545 global patents.

Canadian Solar’s most recent panel, the Smart DC Module, has been designed with the innovative integration of a SolarEdge power optimiser. This addition effectively eliminates power mismatch between panels due to degradation, and significantly decreases any production losses due to shading.

With a steadfast commitment to protecting the natural environment Canadian Solar is proud to have been ranked number one for corporate social responsibility at the Randstad Awards, and achieved the following milestones in 2015:

– Increase in energy generation of own PV plants by over 1,000%
– Water use per MW of energy decreased 23% (since previous year)
– Wastewater discharge per MW dropped by 35% (since previous year)
– Carbon dioxide produced per MW has been reduced by 42% (compared to 2012)

Canadian Solar has an Australian office located in Richmond, Victoria, where it facilitates all local warranty claims, giving costumers an extra level of support.